Learning to Get Dressed (One Step at a Time)

Step by step

1. 1Focus on ONE challenge: big buttons OR zippers OR velcro, never all at once.
2. 2Lay the clothes flat: practicing off the body makes learning so much easier.
3. 3Demonstrate in slow motion, step by step, without speaking during the demo.
4. 4Let them practice as long as they need without taking over, even if they struggle: it takes time, and that's completely normal.
5. 5Once they have mastered it laid flat, try it on.
6. 6Stack up the wins: velcro, big buttons, started zipper, then putting on a coat alone (the flip trick).

What it builds

Getting dressed alone feels like climbing a mountain; broken down step by step, it turns into a series of small wins. Every button mastered builds that precious 'I can do it!' feeling, making mornings much smoother.